I am experiencing depression. I consulted a psychiatrist. He gave me lithosun 300 mg. 300 mg I feel is very high dosage. My depression was not in the worstest form. Still he suggested this. He prescribed half tablet for 3 days then full 1 for 3 weeks. After having it for 2 days my depression has increased 10 fold. What should I do? Should I stop the medication as the dosage is very high. I have never heard 300 mg being given in depression. Secondly I want to ask why do anti depressants lead to more depression and suicidal thoughts?
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see... 300 mg is never a high dose... it may be usually given upto 800mg easily. depression may be ur diagnosis. doctor might have diagnose other things. in plain depression antidepressant may be added. and serum lithium level may be done and safe level will be between 0.6 to 1.0. pls continue lithium and consult doctor
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300 mg is actually a very low dose for lithium, it isnjsaly given at 800-900 mg per day for it to act. Also don't confuse milligrams of different medications, some start at micrograms and some can be given at 2000 mg per day. It varies and you shouldn't generalise all medications as one. Lithium also takes 4-10 days to act and full benefits seen by 30 days. So don't be worried, you need to be monitored with lithium levels and other blood tests. It is a very medication. Good luck.
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Lithium is not an antidepressant but is given as an enhancer along with anti depressants. Lithium is a mood stabiliser. The dose you mentioned is a small dose. I am sure your psychiatrist has evaluated your current stressors, because depression can be due to stress and can be endogenous too. You need to be fully evaluated before treatment, the approach of treatment is diff in these types of depression.
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If your depression has increased after the use of lithium then it might not be the right medication for you. It may also be useful to stop the medication and ask to consult your prescribing physician again. If you need further help with your medications you can certainly consult us online for a thorough evaluation. Look forward to hearing from you. If you need help with booking an appointment online with me on this website either text, an appointment for a confidential and private consultation you may do so by contacting the help desk of Lybrate.
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